Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Bah, Oumou as Adm of Bah, Mohamed vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06690,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 23, 2013
Complaint
Description: Officers, instead of an ambulance, responded to a 911 call made by Mohamed Bah's mother reporting that her son was having a mental health crisis. Officers then busted down the door of his Bah's apartment and shot him 8 times. There are inconsistencies in the officer's stories and clear violations of NYPD policy for how to deal with emotionally disturbed persons.
Weah, Maxwell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02289,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 23, 2013, ended December 9, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2012, Maxwell Weah, who was not guilty of any criminal act, left a bar after with Esta Ndugu following a call from Police Officer Michael Green, who at this time was off-duty and in plainclothes. Concerned for Ndugu's safety after not being able to contact her, Weah returned to find her with Green. After Weah briefly left the scene and returned, he observed Green and Ndugu moving to a different location. As Ndugu entered a liquor store with Green following her, Weah attempted to document the incident by taking a picture of the vehicle's license plate. This action seemingly provoked Green, who, without any verbal exchange, exited the liquor store and confronted Weah.
Green then assaulted Weah, pul...